Sunlit terracotta rooftops and shuttered windows above a shadowed Florence alley, 36x24 inch canvas by Kyle Lucks

Angled close-up of layered terracotta rooftop brushwork from Illuminated Apartments by Kyle Lucks

Time lapse video of Illuminted Apartments original acrylic painting by Kyle Lucks of street scene in Florence, Italy

Original acrylic painting of Florence rooftop apartments in sunlight on gallery-wrapped canvas by Kyle Lucks, shown on a wall

Original Painting

Illuminated Apartments

36" × 24", One-of-One, Acrylic on Cotton Canvas

$4,500.00

One‑of‑a‑kind original painting with hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity.
Ready to hang. Optional virtual size & hanging consultation available.
Price does not include shipping. Insured shipping is based on size and destination, and quoted once the painting is reserved. Most U.S. deliveries are between $250-$500.
Ships within 2–3 business days once payment is received. Tracking provided.

Illuminated Apartments: Backstreets in the Sunlight

Illuminated Apartments captures a striking yet quiet moment in the back alleys of Florence, where beauty lives in overlooked corners. Part of my Tuscany, Italy series, the piece offers a glimpse into the raw, unfiltered charm of Florence that most tourists never see. Instead of postcard-perfect facades, it highlights the lived-in beauty found in winding alleys and mismatched architecture.

As you walk through Florence, the courtyards are often hidden within, leaving the backs of homes and apartments exposed to the sun: sun-drenched rooftops, green shuttered windows, and the complex geometry of buildings stacked across generations. The dramatic shadow that cuts across the bottom of the canvas grounds the scene in time, hinting at the rhythm of the afternoon sun. Through subtle texture and expressive brushwork, I turn an ordinary cluster of buildings into a celebration of structure, light, and memory.

What you receive with this original painting:

36" x 24" original 1-of-1 acrylic painting on Cotton Canvas.
Hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity, documenting the work.
Gallery-wrapped canvas (1.25" deep; painted sides). Framing not required.
Ready to hang out of the box.
Insured shipping, packed securely and shipped from the studio.
Optional virtual size and hanging consultation to help you choose placement.

Made with the Finest Materials

Acrylic Paint

Golden and Liquitex, the highest quality paints and pigments on the market. Archival, fade resistant, and will last generations.

Cotton Canvas

Raw, unbleached 12 oz. cotton canvas. Stretched by hand and primed with two coats of premium, artist-grade gesso.

Wood Stretcher Bars

Made from solid, knot-free pine sourced and milled in the U.S. Heavy-duty bars resist warping and maintain canvas tension.

UV Varnish

4 coats of UV-blocking acrylic varnish form a permanent, non-removable film that resists yellowing and fogging.

How to Purchase

You may reserve the painting, which will direct you to a page to enter your email and shipping address so we can create a shipping quote.
We will email you an invoice for the painting and shipping, which you may pay by credit card, bank transfer or wire.

Shipping & Handling

Production & Handling
• Once your payment is received, the painting will ship insured within 2-3 business days.

Transit times (continental US)
• UPS Ground: usually 3–7 business days in transit.
• You will receive tracking once your painting leaves the studio.

Damage in transit
• If your painting arrives damaged, email info@kylelucks.com immediately with photos of the damage and packaging.
• We will file a claim with the carrier and repair or replace as needed.

Hanging & Framing

Canvas is gallery-wrapped with painted sides. Ready to hang with wire on the back.
Optional virtual consultation: I can review photos of your space and suggest height and placement.
If you need help choosing the right size canvas or how to hang it, check out the size and hanging guide.
If your original is unframed, here are preferred frame shops in St. Louis, MO and West Palm Beach, FL:

Grafica Fine Art & Framing
7884 Big Bend Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63119
Phone: (314) 961-4020
Email: grafica@graficafinearts.com
Website: https://www.graficafinearts.com/

Around the Edge
1050 Charlotte Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (561) 832-2844
Email: valerie@aroundtheedge.net
Website: https://aroundtheedge.net/

Final Sale Policy

Originals are final sale. Each piece is one‑of‑one and fragile; extra shipping increases risk and harms conservation. This protects collectors and the art.

Illuminated Apartments

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Illuminated Apartments: Backstreets in the Sunlight

What you receive with this original painting:

Made with the Finest Materials

Acrylic Paint

Cotton Canvas

Wood Stretcher Bars

UV Varnish

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